Fuerteventura Allocates 4.5 Million for Housing and Dependent Care

The Island Council approves funds for housing rehabilitation and a new day center, alongside equipping a mental health residence.

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Generic image of traditional Canarian architecture in a volcanic landscape.

The Cabildo of Fuerteventura has approved an investment of nearly 4.5 million euros dedicated to social policies, focusing on enhancing housing access and care for dependent individuals.

The insular corporation will allocate specific funds for the rehabilitation of the residential stock, with technical projects ready to commence works in Gran Tarajal, Corralejo, and El Cotillo. €200,000 is designated for the Urban Regeneration and Renewal Area (ARRU) of 80 homes in Gran Tarajal, €259,486 for the third phase of rehabilitation in the old town of Corralejo, and €752,115 for the residential environment of El Cotillo, in the municipality of La Oliva.
Additionally, funding has been earmarked for new agreements, including €200,000 to cooperate with the public company Visocan and €600,000 with the Canary Institute of Housing (Icavi), aimed at developing new affordable housing projects. This allocation adds to a global effort in housing that already exceeds 54 million euros in investment coordinated with other administrations.
The other half of the approved budget, approximately 52% of the total, will be invested in citizen welfare, expanding socio-health places and improving care infrastructure. Among the key actions is the construction of a new day center for the elderly in Costa Calma, municipality of Pájara.
Furthermore, funds will be allocated for furniture, equipment, and the final completion of the mental health residence located in Puerto del Rosario, where works are in their final phase. The Cabildo's objective is to continue decentralizing these resources to ensure quality social care reaches all corners of Fuerteventura.